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Ten vintage dramas on the theme of murder, written by internationally recognised authors and set across the globe ‘Murder is murder, anywhere in the world. The taking of life, the most terrible crime a human being can commit, is the same in any language, whether it springs from vengeance...

In the summer of 1921, a disillusioned journalist seeks refuge from the chaos of urban life with a drive into the countryside. Little does Mr. Barnstaple know that his journey will take an astonishing turn, catapulting him and a group of fellow motorists 3,000 years into the future. They arrive in a breathtaking utopia that embodies all of Barnstaples dreams a society devoid of crime, poverty, war, and disease, where bigotry has no place. Here, free from the shackles of government and organized religion, citizens thrive, dedicating their lives to creativity and fulfillment. However, ...

Britain triumphed in the Moon Race long before Neil Armstrong took his legendary giant leap for mankind. This thrilling tale follows two daring adventurers from Lympne, England, who ventured to the Moon using an extraordinary antigravity coating instead of a rocket. Narrated by Mr. Bedford, the story unfolds as he befriends the eccentric inventor Mr. Cavor, becomes a believer in his groundbreaking research, and assists in building a remarkable sphere for space travel. Their expedition leads them to astonishing discoveries‚Aîair, water, and a labyrinth of caverns inhabited by an advanced ...

In the quaint British town of Clayton, young William, affectionately known as Willie, grapples with his passion for socialism and his desire to shift power from the elite to the working class. As tensions rise with Germany, Willie finds himself in a tumultuous love affair with Nettie, who ultimately elopes with a wealthy suitor. Consumed by heartbreak and jealousy, Willie plots revenge, but as he prepares to confront the lovers, the sky darkens with the ominous presence of a comet, casting a green glow over the landscape. Just as chaos erupts with battleships bombarding the coast, Willie is ...

In a quest for scientific advancement, two meticulous English scientists concoct a remarkable substance known as Herakleophorbia. Its fourth iteration, Herakleophorbia IV, possesses an astonishing ability the power to dramatically enlarge living beings. As the scientists embark on experiments with chicks, their groundbreaking discovery is soon misappropriated by some careless country folk. Chaos ensues as Herakleophorbia IV spreads across England and beyond, giving rise to colossal plants and animals that threaten both the land and its inhabitants. The revelation of giant babies introduces ...

H. G. Wells’ legendary classic, The Time Machine, isn’t just a story—it’s your personal ticket to a mind-expanding adventure that will ignite your imagination and leave you breathless! Step into the shoes of the daring Time Traveller and hurtle forward into the distant future, where dazzling wonders and chilling dangers await at every turn. Feel your heart thunder as you witness the rise and fall of civilizations, gasp in awe at the strange beauty of alien worlds, and shudder as humanity’s fate is laid bare before your ears.

In the quaint English village of Iping, a mysterious stranger wrapped in bandages arrives, bringing with him a wave of chaos and intrigue. H.G. Wells timeless tale explores themes of obsession, murder, and the perils of scientific ambition. (Summary by Andrew Gaunce)

In 1896, H.G. Wells unleashed a chilling tale with The Island of Doctor Moreau. After a harrowing shipwreck leads him to an unexpected rescue, Edward Prendick finds himself on a mysterious island where dark science reigns supreme. As a man of intellect, Prendick grapples with the ethical dilemmas posed by the islands twisted experiments. His internal conflict becomes increasingly apparent as he confronts the grotesque creations around him. At the heart of this iconic science fiction narrative lies a profound question can the pursuit of knowledge and progress become more perilous than the very ...

Ein kleiner Junge entdeckt mit seinem Vater einen seltsamen Laden – voller Wunder, Magie und unheimlicher Geheimnisse. Doch hinter den verlockenden Spielzeugen und Verwandlungstricks verbirgt sich etwas, das weit über kindliche Fantasie hinausgeht. Mit Der Zauberladen erzählt H. G. Wells eine fantastische Kurzgeschichte, die spielerisch zwischen Magie, Täuschung und subtiler Düsternis wandelt.

Tras la muerte de su amada reina, un príncipe de la India decide construir un edificio en su memoria. El edificio, que atesorará el ataúd de la reina, debe ser el monumento más hermoso que haya visto jamás la humanidad, y se llamará la Perla del Amor.

Todos tenemos talentos y dones que hacen que tengamos una ligera ventaja sobre los demás. Con seguridad, en varias ocasiones has querido ayudar a los demás, en vista de las facilidades que tienes para realizar algo. Pero ¿te has puesto a pensar qué pasaría si algunos de estos talentos cayeran en las manos equivocadas? Sería un gran peligro, sin duda.

En un valle remoto, oculto entre la cordillera de los Andes, se encuentra «País de los ciegos»: un pueblo donde todos sus habitantes han perdido la visión. Cuando un aventurero llega a sus tierras, luego de una expedición fallida en las montañas, la vida de los pobladores—tan apacible y ordenada hasta ese momento—da un vuelco inesperado.

Moving around in three dimensions is simple, but can people travel freely in the fourth dimension of time? In 19th-century London, a man known only as the Time Traveller has created a machine that can do the impossible. He travels into the distant future and finds that human society has evolved into one of complete leisure and pleasure. Everything that people could want is provided for, but deep beneath the surface of this future world lies a terrible secret. Join the Time Traveller in H.G. Wells’ thrilling sci-fi adventure The Time Machine.

Edward Prendick finds himself floating perilously in the ocean after having been shipwrecked. He is picked up and saved by the curious Dr. Montgomery, a medical man travelling with a cargo of various wild animals. Prendick soon finds himself once again adrift at sea after an argument with a hostile and drunken captain.

Chi mai potrebbe credere alla storia raccontata da Edward Prendick? Scampato a un naufragio nelle acque del Pacifico, sarebbe sbarcato su un'isola vulcanica abitata da esseri singolari e spaventosi, a metà tra uomini e bestie. L'unica presenza umana sull'isola sarebbe stata quella del dottor Moreau, uno scienziato specializzato in perversi esperimenti di vivisezione. Solo che le cose sarebbero sfuggite al suo controllo e gli uomini-bestia avrebbero cominciato a maturare una propria coscienza fino a ribellarsi al loro creatore.

Based on H. G. Wells’s own life experience in the drapery trade, this comic novel presents our anti-hero, Alfred Polly, miserable, timid, and without direction, but with a gift for creating incomprehensible conversational “epithets” to express himself. No one quite understands what he has just said to them … Was it a compliment? An insult? Was it profound or absurd?

Orson Welles' 1938 radio adaptation of The War of the Worlds has done much to obscure the real brilliance of the original work. Written at a time when "science-fiction" did not exist as a genre, The War of the Worlds was a new departure in literature. Author H.G. Wells, deeply committed to social improvement in turn-of-the-century Britain, used extra-terrestrial invasion to predict the results of a not-entirely-impossible violent upheaval in contemporary society: for "Martians" read "bolsheviks."

The Time Machine is a science fiction novella by H. G. Wells, published in 1895. It is generally credited with the popularisation of the concept of time travel by using a vehicle that allows an operator to travel purposefully and selectively. The term "time machine", coined by Wells, is now universally used to refer to such a vehicle. This work is an early example of the Dying Earth subgenre.The Time Machine has since been adapted into two feature films of the same name, as well as two television versions, and a large number of comic book adaptations. It has also indirectly inspired many more ...

H.G. Wells, one of the most influential writers of science fiction and speculative fiction, has left an indelible mark on literature with his vast body of work. Wells's books, spanning across various genres, captivate people with their imaginative narratives, thought-provoking concepts, and insightful social commentary. His novels, such as "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," have become iconic and have helped shape the science fiction genre as we know it today.

H.G. Wells, one of the most influential writers of science fiction and speculative fiction, has left an indelible mark on literature with his vast body of work. Wells's books, spanning across various genres, captivate readers with their imaginative narratives, thought-provoking concepts, and insightful social commentary. His novels, such as "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," have become iconic and have helped shape the science fiction genre as we know it today.